origin of the word Ghetto.
TitoloThe origin of the word Ghetto.
Autore
Call numberS305.8924/001
Numero oggetto00191e
Luogo di pubblicazioneNew York, New York, United States
EditoreYiddish Scientific Institute
Anno di pubblicazione
1946
Dimensionipp260-273
MaterialeArticle
NotesArticle from the journal 'YIVO Annual of Jewish Social Science' Vol. I 1946 pp260-273
Descrizione
This article discusses the linguistic history of the term "ghetto". The derivation of the term remains obscure although attempts have been made to illuminate its origin. According to the author the shortcomings of the various explanations result from the failure to take into account the socio-historical milieu in which the institution arose.